As a CAL FO I have absolutely no problem going back to flying an RJ, but it's got to be on MAINLINE pay. Look at United, they gave away scope and shortly after they got rid of 1500 guys. So, all of us junior FO's at CAL want the scope protection in place so we don't get furloughed.

The senior guys may be tempted to accept a "payoff" such as a $30 salary increase to release scope, but as soon as they do that, they will lose seniority after CAL furloughs, and lose their seat on a 757 to flow back to a 737 and get paid less. So what did they gain there? Nothing, so that's what all of us are educating the older/senior guys about.

Oh yeah, and FUPM!